Volcano Erupts Under Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 14:42
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Local authorities in Hvolsvollur, in Iceland have confirmed that a volcanic eruption under the Eyjafjallajökull glacier has begun today.

It is reported that some farms in the Fljótshlíð are evacuated but volcano isn’t a threat to inhabited areas.

The Eyjafjallajökull volcano is known as active central volcano and his last eruption was recorded about 189 years ago. Local authorities are concerned about the fact that volcano could cause very fast melting of glacier which could cause floods in the area.

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7 Comments on “Volcano Erupts Under Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland”

Jo Woods wrote on 21 March, 2010, 16:47
Wow, that is truly incredible dude. I like it.

Jess
Purrl wrote on 21 March, 2010, 17:05
Not the Eyjafjallajökull glacier!!! That’s where Bjork lives.
Goran wrote on 21 March, 2010, 17:16
I hope this will not ignite neighboring volcano :/
Kenny wrote on 23 March, 2010, 16:12
I LOVE SCIENCE CLASS
Jimmy wrote on 23 March, 2010, 16:16
volcanoes are sssssssssoooooo ccccoooooolllll
Rover wrote on 23 March, 2010, 17:38
It’s rather handy for those interested in geology when a volcano happens in the backyard of 4×4 tour companies! You can go see it in a Land Rover or a snowmobile. I would say don’t fall in, but they won’t go that close.